PhD Student: Chromosome Biology & Smc5/6 Research

Karlstad University; Solna kommun; On-site; SEK 279,000 - 334,800; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Access to modern gym facilities

Reimbursement for medical care

International exchange opportunities

Job summary

Karlstad University invites applications for a Doctoral (PhD) Student Position in Chromosome Biology at Solna campus, focusing on cellular mechanisms of chromosome structure. The role involves research using advanced techniques like ChIP-seq and Micro-C. Opportunities for international collaboration via the UTokyo-KI LINK programme are available.

Applicants should possess a Master’s degree, strong experimental skills, and the motivation to work in a collaborative environment.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree (advanced second-cycle qualification) with at least 240 credits, 60 at master's level.
• Proficiency in English (equivalent to Swedish course English B/English 6).
• Strong motivation for molecular mechanisms in chromosome biology.
• Solid experimental foundation in wet-lab work and standard molecular biology techniques.
• Willingness to work collaboratively in a team.

Responsibilities

• Participate in research phases: planning, execution, and analysis.
• Complete doctoral courses and attend seminars.
• Present research findings at conferences.
• Collaborate with the research group and international partners.
• Use laboratory facilities at CMB and IQB.

Skills

Molecular mechanisms in chromosome biology

Collaborative work

Wet-lab techniques

Proficiency in English

Education

Master’s degree or equivalent

Tools

ChIP-seq

Micro-C/Hi-C

RNA-seq

Job description

Karlstad University invites applications for a Doctoral (PhD) Student Position in Chromosome Biology at Solna campus, focusing on cellular mechanisms of chromosome structure. The role involves research using advanced techniques like ChIP-seq and Micro-C. Opportunities for international collaboration via the UTokyo-KI LINK programme are available.

Applicants should possess a Master’s degree, strong experimental skills, and the motivation to work in a collaborative environment.